The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a new leader, and she is only the second female Agriculture Secretary in history.
RFD-TV had the chance to sit down with Brooke Rollins only 24 hours after her confirmation to talk about her main priorities and how she wants to take USDA back to its original intent.
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Secretary Rollins’ plan targets high costs, labor challenges, and export growth, delivering relief at home while building markets abroad.
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